Superclamps

Hey guys, gals, etc....

I'm looking to get some superclamps for my strobist kit. They will be holding up some Sunpak 383s, Elinchrome Skyports and I would be attaching them to railings and/or basketball hoops.

I've been looking at the different types of superclamps and have to admit that I'm confused. Can anyone make a recommendation of what to look at as well as the any items I might need to attach the flashes to the clamps? I'm not worried about price at the moment.

Thanks so much everyone, I appreciate the help.

I got Ye Olde Bogen-Manfrotto Super Clamp with the standard stud (many SKU's online do not include the stud, read carefully). An umbrella swivel bracket slaps on the stud, a cold shot atop the swivel holds your flash unit, and you should be off to the races.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …900_Super_Clamp​_with.html

You can even get a 3/8" stud for this clamp in case you want to mound a tripod head on it (although you can also use the 1/4" stud with a 3/8" bushing).

Thanks everyone, this is exactely the info I needed.

Another option for you would be the Avenger Super Clampalso made by Manfrotto.

Along with one of these studs

Better materials IMO

Here's my (slightly less expensive) version. It won't do everything the Bogen Superclamp will do, but it'll mount a flash unit just about anywhere you want.

No big deal but those are called spiggots, not studs.

Bogen calls them studs.

I use these and they are just as good but less expensive. What they lack is the ratchet type screw-down of the Bogen but I've never missed it.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Clamp_with_Sta​ndard.html

Curtis N wrote in post #5002998
Here's my (slightly less expensive) version. It won't do everything the Bogen Superclamp will do, but it'll mount a flash unit just about anywhere you want.

Curtis,

What do you have holding the flash on the clamp? An inquiring mind would like to know.

Thanks

jdouglas003 wrote in post #5003825
What do you have holding the flash on the clamp?

The 580EX II is mounted to the plastic stand that comes with it. The Sunpak 383 is on a hotshoe adapter. Both have threaded holes in the bottom to accept a 1/4" bolt.

The clamps are made with holes in the handle. No drilling or tapping required. All you need is a screwdriver, 1/4" x 1/2" bolts and a few washers.

And here is mine also. Similar to Curtis' clamps.

Here's the link to my project.
https://photography-on-the.net …00&highlight=sp​ring+clamp

Mike

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Looking ahead, if you ever expect to mount your camera or a strobe on the clamp, the super clamp would make more sense than a modified spring clamp. But if all you want to use the clamp for is to hold hotshoe flashes, then the spring clamp would be much more economical.

PacAce wrote in post #5005186
Looking ahead, if you ever expect to mount your camera or a strobe on the clamp, the super clamp would make more sense than a modified spring clamp. But if all you want to use the clamp for is to hold hotshoe flashes, then the spring clamp would be much more economical.

I made three like the green ones above, but with out the spring bolt changed and it cost me $4.83 at home depot.

Franko515 wrote in post #5002878
Another option for you would be the Avenger Super Clampalso made by Manfrotto.

Along with one of these studs

Better materials IMO

Here's the bundle. Slightly cheaper than buying seperately. The Avengers have the T handles which feel a little nicer and don't stick out as much. about $1 more than the Bogen.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …ger_Super_Clamp​_E600.html